Compost 
Compost heaps are widely recom- 
mended, but nature does not make 
compost heaps. Much of the value of 
the organic matter is lost in this 
way, carried off by wind and water. 
The best place to decompose or- 
ganic matter is in or on the soil 
where you want it. For gardens this 
can be done by spreading the matter 
on part of the garden while the 
other part is being used, or placing 
it around plants and between rows. 
Let part of your garden be a com- 
post plat while you use the other 
part. The land needs rest just as you 
do. God’s law for Israel was to let 
the land rest every seventh year, 
and because they did not do it He 
drove them out of the land that she 
might enjoy her sabbaths. If you 
profess to be a child of God better 
sit up and take notice. Where one 
has only a small garden the compost 
heap may be admissible, but where 
possible the organic material should 
be allowed to decay on, or in, the 
soil. Making and caring for a com- 
